Why Renovate with Sweeten?
With over 2000 successful renovations behind us, we offer benefits that can’t be matched by other services—or by your neighbor’s advice
Sweeten has a large network of carefully vetted, high-quality general contractors
Sweeten general contractors are the backbone of our business, and they’re amazing. They’ve all passed our rigorous multi-step vetting process, which includes confirming all required licensing and insurance, portfolio reviews, reference checks, and interviews. Only 15% of applicants get to join our network.
Sweeten matches home renovation projects with vetted general contractors, offering guidance, tools, and support—for free.. Sweeten brings homeowners an exceptional renovation experience by personally matching trusted general contractors to your project, while offering expert guidance and support—at no cost to you. Renovate to live, Sweeten to thrive!
We match the right contractors to your project
General contractors differ in their areas of expertise, their preferred budget ranges, additional services they offer (design, architect referrals, front office support) and their geographic service areas. We know our contractors well, and match only the right ones to your unique project.
Our general contractors are accountable to us through to the end of your project
We’ve got your back! Sweeten is here to make sure nothing falls through the cracks.
We curate a shortlist of well-matched contractors for you. You choose your favorite
After you get your list of matches, we support a competitive bidding process. We’ll help you compare bids. You can hire your favorite contractor based on their bid and how you feel about working with them.
We provide a suite of digital tools to simplify the process
On our site and app you’ll find tools for:
- Posting your project and inspiration photos
- Comparing general contractors
- Conducting video site visits with contractors
- Managing contracts and estimates
- Directly messaging your contractor
- Making and managing payments
Our tools fully support the remote work ethos, and encourage full transparency.
We don’t charge you for our services
We get paid by your Sweeten general contractor, and only after you’ve signed a contract with them. Contractors treat our fee as a business development expense.
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Sweeten handpicks the best general contractors to match each project’s location, budget, scope, and style. Follow the blog, Sweeten Stories, for renovation ideas and inspiration and when you’re ready to renovate, start your renovation with Sweeten.
